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This German Hotel Lets You Sleep in a Mercedes

The rooms at this car-themed hotel in Stuttgart, Germany are so cool, they might just turn you into an auto enthusiast, if you aren't already.

The "Tankstelle" Room

This room—one of the hotel's most popular—drew inspiration from the "tankstelle," or gas station. Guests sleep beneath a massive pump canopy stained with "petrol grime" and emblazoned with the Shell logo. The room is also decked out with authentic 1920s Shell memorabilia, including an authentic Shell pump station and petrol canisters.

The Beetle Bed

According to hotel manager Simeon Schad, there was no better car in which to house the "tankstelle" bed than the 1963 Volkswagen Beetle made famous by the movie, Herbie Fully Loaded. Ok, so the car is just a replica. But it's cool nonetheless (and makes a surprisingly comfortable bed). With the flip of a switch, you can also turn on the car's headlights, if you want a fun, if not slightly glaring, night light.

The "Autokino" Room

This room drew inspiration from the "autokino," or the drive-in movie theater. Photos of old Hollywood movie posters line the walls, and you'll sleep beneath the "stars" in (what else) a fire engine-red Cadillac convertible, similar to the one Nicolas Cage drove in the 1990's cult flick, Wild at Heart.

The "Werkstatt" Room

This room drew inspiration from the "werkstatt," or auto repair garage. Strategically-placed parts serve as room decor, hammers, screwdrivers, and wrenches hang from the walls, and a glass-topped car engine serves as a coffee table. Be warned: there's even a repairman peeping out from underneath the "car."

The "Mercedes" Room

A little classier than the others, the Mercedes-Benz room is an homage to the Mercedes-Benz Factory across the road (which churns out a whopping 2,500 cars every day). The room is part of the nearly 1,000-square-foot Tower Suite, located in the former control tower (the site was formerly Baden-Württemberg's first airport).

The "Mercedes" Bed

In addition to four walls covered in hand-painted Mercedes-Benz wall art, the centerpiece of the room is a gleaming silver Mercedes that serves as a bed. (Don't even lie—you want to know what it's like to sleep in a Mercedes).

The "Car Wash" Room

Of course, you don't have to book the Tower Suite to sleep in a Mercedes—this is the auto capital of Germany, after all. Book the Car Wash room—which drew inspiration from an American 1970s automated car wash—and you'll get to sleep in a Mercedes, for a quarter of the price.

Vintage Auto Memorabilia

It's not just rooms that are car themed: the entire hotel features vintage auto memorabilia, from classic Vespas and sports car seats repurposed for its various lounge areas.